Occupational Therapist PD

ACHE; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHE is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. The role focuses on addressing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance to support engagement in daily life activities during acute rehabilitation.

The OT will collaborate on a comprehensive plan of care to prepare patients for discharge and educate families and caregivers for continued care after discharge, including potential community consultative roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from accredited OT program.
• Licensed or eligible to practice OT in Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive plan of care to prepare patients for discharge.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to support patient goals.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers for continued care after discharge.
• Participate in consultative services within the organization and community.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Care planning

Education

BS or higher OT degree from accredited program

Licensed or eligible to practice OT in Vermont

Job description

Job Description

The occupational therapist is part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing evidence-based interventions to acute rehabilitation patients. The occupational therapist collaborates with the rehabilitation team to develop a comprehensive plan of care to prepare the patients for a successful discharge. They work with a variety of patient neurological diagnoses as well as patients post multi-trauma and amputation.

Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life. Educates and prepares patients/families and caregivers for continued care after discharge. The occupational therapist may be involved in consultative services within the organization and in the community. The occupational therapist demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care.

Education

• Bachelor's of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Vermont

Experience

Site specific